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The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Nunn of Danville taken to the hospital when but a few days old as told in last week's Record died as the New Year was ushered in and was buried in the Danville cemetery with Rev. W.A. Pruitt officiating. [additional information: Find A Grave MEMORIAL ID 16083576] (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Jan 9, 1930)
Jo-Anne Nunn, born in Seattle, WA on July 6, 1934 to William J and Lola E Jones went to be with her heavenly Father on September 7, 2015.
She is survived by her loving husband James (Buck) Nunn (a Danville graduate), daughter, Bobbie (Dave) Eatmon, son, Terry (Sharon) Layson, daughter, Becky (Harvey) LeSure, son, Don (Debbie) Layson along with 6 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews. She loved being a mom, caring for and participating in the lives of her children and grandchildren. She loved the outdoors particularly boating. She loved serving at church as wedding coordinator and library director for Camino Chapel.
She is preceded in death by a grandson, Michael James Patterson and her sister Shirley (Milt) Johnson. Memorial services will be held at Camino Chapel in Seattle, WA. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Sept 30, 2015)
Jo-Anne Nunn, born in Seattle, WA on July 6, 1934 to William J and Lola E Jones went to be with her heavenly Father on September 7, 2015.
She is survived by her loving husband James (Buck) Nunn (a Danville graduate), daughter, Bobbie (Dave) Eatmon, son, Terry (Sharon) Layson, daughter, Becky (Harvey) LeSure, son, Don (Debbie) Layson along with 6 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews. She loved being a mom, caring for and participating in the lives of her children and grandchildren. She loved the outdoors particularly boating. She loved serving at church as wedding coordinator and library director for Camino Chapel.
She is preceded in death by a grandson, Michael James Patterson and her sister Shirley (Milt) Johnson. Memorial services will be held at Camino Chapel in Seattle, WA. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Sept 30, 2015)
Explosion Destroys Bank In Danville Two Men Critically Injured As Explosion Rocks Entire Town - An explosion which destroyed three buildings rocked the town of Danville about 7:30 a. m. Tuesday, critically injuring two men who were in the Danville State Bank, where the explosion occurred. Jim Bill Gatlin, cashier, said that he had stooped to light a butane stove in the rear of the bank, and when he struck a match the building blew up, Joe Nunn, assistant cashier, was working in the front of the bank. Both men were badly burned, but were able to crawl up through the debris of fallen walls and caved in roof to where men nearby could help them out. Floyd Ramey, who was in the Yell County Hardware building next to the bank, received cuts and bruises, but was not hospitalized. The explosion was reportedly heard at Havana and Ola, 10 and 11 miles away, and knocked out practically every plate glass window in the business section within a block of the bank. The Danville Fire Department fought the blaze which followed the explosion for over two hours before bringing it under control. The bank building was completely destroyed, although most records in the vault, all the money in the vault and safety deposit boxes were saved. A small hole had been blown or knocked in the side of the vault and some fire and smoke damage occurred to records. The Yell County Hardware building and stock were almost completely destroyed by both the explosion and fire. The Walter Recreation Parlor was completely destroyed and the Arkansas Dry Goods and Variety Store was badly damaged. Loss to other building was mostly from the force of the explosion, which broke windows and hurled glass into the buildings. Merchants all over town spent most of the day cleaning up debris and boarding up windows. Practically two -thirds of the telephones in town were out of order, but service had been restored to most by Tuesday afternoon. The local national guard unit was called into action to direct traffic and protect buildings without doors and windows, and continued to patrol town Tuesday night. Mrs. Jim Bill Gatlin and Mrs. Bob Pledger, other employees at the bank, had not arrived for work when the accident occurred. John Ed Chambers, president of the bank, was in the hospital. Chet Ray, employee at the recreation parlor adjoining the bank had gone down the street to pay a bill. The wall was blown in on the area where he would have ordinarily been. Other miraculously escaped injury, in spite of the tons of flying glass and bricks all over the main street. The explosion was apparently caused by butane gas which had collected within the building during the night from a leak or open burner. Gas inspectors found the tank, regulator and line into the building without leaks. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, November 22, 1956)
Joe Nunn Dies Of Injuries Suffered In Bank Explosion- Joseph Foy Nunn, age 58, assistant cashier of the Danville State Bank, died Friday from injuries received in the bank explosion last Tuesday. Mr. Nunn was a native of Logan County, but had lived here since 1920. He had been an employee of the bank for 21 years. He was a Methodist, a Mason, member of the Danville Lions Club and the American Legion. He was a veteran of World War I.
He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Kate Nunn; three daughters, Mrs. Arnold Bowden of Lebanon, Ohio, Mrs. Joe Jones of Fayetteville and Betty Nunn of Danville and one son, James Nunn of Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, November 29, 1956)
A Tribute To Joe Nunn - An article in the November 29, 1956 issue of the Record started out Joseph Foy Nunn 58, assistant cashier of the Danville State Bank, died Friday from injuries received in the bank explosion last Tuesday. Thus ended a 21-year career with an institution that will continue to feel the effects of his personality and character for years to come.
Every customer of the bank knew Joe Nunn and a bank edition without a tribute to him would be out of question. His greeting that was always cheerful, his honesty that was unquestioned and his willingness to put in long, hard hours of work left an indelible impression on the bank's patrons. If you were to ask that average bank patron what comes to his mind when he thinks of the Danville State Bank, more that likely he would answer that it is some of Joes expressions, such as "Just barely there, when he had finished checking a deposit, or That reminds me, as he was about to tell a story, or the way he had of telling you that you were overdrawn without making you mad. His amazing memory of details was common knowledge, and if there was a question about when some happening occurred even if it was 40 years back, he could supply you with the exact date and the relating details. Such things are the small, everyday happenings that seem trivial at the time, but they add up to create a person's opinion, not only of an individual, but of the institution of which he is a part. And so it was with Joe Nunn, the Danville State Bank and the citizens of Yell County. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, May 1, 1958)
Bonnie Jean O'Bar, age 68, of Ola went to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 17, 2017, at Deerview Nursing and Rehab Center.
Funeral services will be held 10:00 A.M., Saturday, June 24, 2017 at Cornwell Chapel in Dardanelle. Burial will be private in Shady Grove Cemetery in Atkins. Arrangement by Cornwell Funeral Home in Dardanelle. Online Guest Book and Condolences at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Jun 21, 2017)
Bonnie Jean O'Bar age 68 of Ola went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 17, 2017 at Deerview Nursing and Rehab Center. She was born August 2, 1948 at Marked Tree to the late Fay and Minnie Hodge Ussery. She was into many hobbies and gardening and she loved her flowers. She loved spending time with her grandkids and her great grandkids.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, James Harold O'Bar; great granddaughter, Toni Faye Moody and brothers and sisters.
Survivors include her children, Tammy Moody and husband Shawn of Salesville, Jeanie Flatt and husband Adam of Ola, James O'Bar and wife Sarah of Ola; one brother, Earl Ussery of Goodman, MO; sisters, Wanda Boyer of Ola, Shirley Robinson of Danville, Kathy James of Ola; four grandchildren, Justin, Andrea, Amber, Kyle and thirteen great grandchildren, Gemma, Ryland, Bella, Kolt, Braxtyn, Landon, Dominic, Ally, Kayleigh, Brooke, Ava, Grace and Zoey.
Funeral services will be held 10:00A.M., Saturday, June 24, 2017 at Cornwell Chapel in Dardanelle with Bro. Stacey Lisenby officiating. Burial will be in Shady Grove Cemetery in Atkins. Arrangement by Cornwell Funeral Home in Dardanelle. Online Guest Book and Condolences at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,pub. Jun 20, 2017 On-Line at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com)
Bonnie Jean O'Bar, age 68, of Ola, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 17, 2017, at Deerview Nursing and Rehab Center. She was born August 2, 1948, at Marked Tree to the late Fay and Minnie Hodge Ussery. She was into many hobbies and gardening and she loved her flowers. She loved spending time with her grandkids and her great grandkids.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, James Harold O'Bar; great granddaughter, Toni Faye Moody and brothers and sisters.
Survivors include her children, Tammy Moody and husband Shawn of Salesville, Jeanie Flatt and husband Adam of Ola, James O'Bar and wife Sarah of Ola; one brother, Earl Ussery of Goodman, MO; sisters, Wanda Boyer of Ola, Shirley Robinson of Danville, Kathy James of Ola; four grandchildren, Justin, Andrea, Amber, Kyle and thirteen great grandchildren, Gemma, Ryland, Bella, Kolt, Braxtyn, Landon, Dominic, Ally, Kayleigh, Brooke, Ava, Grace and Zoey.
Funeral services were held at 10:00 A.M., Saturday, June 24, 2017, at Cornwell Chapel in Dardanelle with Bro. Stacey Lisenby officiating. Burial was in Shady Grove Cemetery in Atkins. Arrangement by Cornwell Funeral Home in Dardanelle. Online Guest Book and Condolences at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Jun 28, 2017)
Emma O'Bryant, age 90, of Danville, died Thursday, November 30, 2017, at Mitchell's Nursing Home. She was born September 26, 1927, in Ponca City, Oklahoma to John Hood and Mary Edna Johnson Smith. She was a member of Ola Free Will Baptist Church, and an employee of Mitchell's Nursing Home in Danville.
In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, Earl O'Bryant; a son, Jimmy O'Bryant; a baby daughter; two grandsons, David and Timothy O'Bryant; a great-grandson, Josh Bourland; a daughter-in-law, Joy O'Bryant; four sisters, Arlene Barnett, Carmendean Martin, Dorothy Rolen, and Elmina Smith; and a brother, John Hood Smith.
Survivors include her three sons and daughters-in-law, Robert "Don" and Mary O'Bryant of Russellville, Larry O'Bryant of Danville and Gary and Jo O'Bryant of Dardanelle; four sisters and a brother-in-law, Edna and J.B. Ellis of Plainview, Grace Ryan of California, Agnes Ritter of Oklahoma and Frances Leedom of California; and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
The funeral service was held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, December 5, 2017, at Ola Free Will Baptist Church with the Rev. John David Keeling and the Rev. Denver Robertson officiating. Burial was at Oakland Cemetery in Russellville and under the direction of Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville. The family received friends Monday evening from 5:00 - 6:00 p.m., at the funeral home. Pallbearers were Nathan O'Bryant, James O'Bryant, Landon O'Bryant, Trinity O'Bryant, Randy Anderson and J.B. Ellis Jr. Honorary pallbearers included Eric O'Bryant, Greg Sanderford, and the men of the Ola Free Will Baptist Church. The online obituary and guestbook are available at www.shinnfuneral.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Dec 6, 2017)
William Francis O'Bryant, 55, of Gravelly died of a gunshot wound early Monday morning. Sheriff Herman McCormick said that O'Bryant had been in and out of the garage several times while his wife was cooking breakfast. He said he had cleaned and oiled a saw he intended to use and had also oiled a .22 rifle which was found near his body. His wife went out to call him for breakfast and found him lying about halfway up the steps from the garage. A bullet from the single shot .22 had struck him and apparently killed him instantly.
Sheriff McCormick said that a coroner's jury ruled "accidental death at his own hands." O'Bryant, a veteran of World War II, is survived by his wife, Aleen, a son, Robert, and daughter, Betty, all of the home. He recently purchased the Clement store. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Oct 1966)
Mary Christeen "Chris" O'Connell, 86, passed away at the Hernando-Pasco Hospice on Sunday, January 31, 2010. She was the only child of Dena and James Norman Walker, born in Mountain View, OK in 1923.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 47 years, Joseph J. O'Connell, Sr. in 1997.
She is survived by her son, Joseph J. O'Connell, Jr. (Christy); daughters, Dena Sturwold (Earl) and Julie Hill (Steve); three grandsons, Matt and Nathan Holtzhower, Stephen Hill, Jr.; granddaughter, Stacey Hill; and three great-grandchildren, Matthan Hill, Keilah Holtzhower and Hunter New; her beloved nieces and nephews, Judith, Frances, Denise, Sheila, Glenda, Ronnie, Greg, Jim, Bob and all of their wonderful families, and too numerous to name dear friends of many years. Chris was a member of the Blanton Methodist Church and was a very active member of the Dade City community in previous years.
Graveside services will be held at the Mt. Zion Cemetery off St. Joe Road in Dade City [Pasco County, Florida] at 10:30 am on Thursday, February 4, 2010. Donations to Hernando Pasco Hospice or the Blanton Methodist Church would be greatly appreciated in Chris' memory. Hodges Family Funeral Home (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,St. Petersburg Times Newspaper, St. Petersburg, Florida, Obituary was published on February 2, 2010)
Mrs. Matt O'Donnell, Tippi Town, died at her home January 4th.
She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Maud Cole, three granddaughters, five brothers, A.L. Luker, Norman, Oklahoma, and Fred Luker, Oklahoma City, Lem Luker, Rogers, and one half-brother, George Luker, Little Rock, and one half-sister, Mrs. Ethel Fisher, Gilkey.
Funeral services were held at New Bethel, Monday by Rev. B.O. Stahl. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Jan 1941)
Eugene O'Bar, 63, Mulberry, AR, died Sunday, June 20, 1999 at Crawford County Memorial Hospital in Van Buren. Mr. O'Bar was born July 22, 1935 to the late Wallace Bradford and Freeda L. Morris O'Bar. He was a member of the Free Will Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by three brothers, Jerry Lee, Jimmy Ray and Bobby Joe O'Bar.
Survivors include two daughters, Teresa Casey, Ozark and Carolyn Morrow, Colorado and a step son, Tommy Willhite, Melbourne, AR; 4 brothers Jessie O'Bar, Perryville, Billy Frank O'Bar, Nor. Little Rock, Harold O'Bar, Ola and John Wayne O'Bar, Bismarck, AR; 4 sisters, Joyce Meny, Ola, Alina Minnie, Bismark, AR, Dora Talley, Kentucky and Mary Alice Huard, Russellville, 6 grandchildren.
Graveside services will be Wednesday, June 23, 4 p. m. Harris Cemetery, near Centerville with Brother John McCourt officiating. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, June 23, 1999)
John Wayne O'Bar, age 49, of Bismarck, AR died Friday, November 11, 2005 at his home. He was born December 27, 1955 in Danville, AR the son of the late Wallace B. and Freeda L. Morris O'Bar. He was a disable veteran serving in the Vietnam War in the U.S. Army as a Staff Sgt. He was a member of the Paralyzed Veterans Association of America.
Survivors include one stepson, John Michael Flournoy of Malvern four daughters, Misty Michelle O'Bar of Groveland, FL, Stephanie Marie Crowson of Benton, Shonda Renee Flournoy of Bismarck and Jessica Nicole O'Bar of Malvern three brothers, William Jessie, James Harold and Jimmy Ray O'Bar four sisters, Freeda Joyce Meny, Aline Minnie O'Bar, Dora Frances Nichols and Mary Alice O'Bar and four grandchildren.
Graveside service will be November 17 in Harris Cemetery in yell County at 3:00 p.m. Visitation will be 68 p.m. November 16 at Ruggles-Wilcox Funeral Home, in Arkadelphia. To sign online guest register go to www.ruggleswilcox.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, November 16, 2005)
Aleen O'Bryant, age 85 of Gravelly, died Wednesday, March 12, 2003 at Chambers Memorial Hospital in Danville. She was born in Gravelly on November 20, 1917 to the late Warren and Maggie Elizabeth Price Robinson. She was a graduate of Baptist State Teachers College in Conway, and had operated O'Bryants Grocery in Gravelly since 1966. She was a member of the Gravelly Methodist Church and a member of the Eastern Star.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Pat O'Bryant, and a brother Price Robinson.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Diana O'Bryant of Gravelly; a daughter and son-in-law, Betty Ann O'Bryant and Gary Harshbarger, of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; five grandsons, and four great-grandsons; one great granddaughter.
Funeral services were held Saturday, March 15, 2003 at the Gravelly Methodist Church with Eastern Star Rites. Reverend Royce Savage officiated. Burial was in Mt. Vernon Cemetery in Gravelly. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, March 19, 2003)
James Leroy "Jimmy" O'Bryant, age 53 of Ola, died Thursday, February 4, 2010 at Legacy Lodge in Russellville. He was born December 1, 1956 in Ukiah, CA to Earl and Emma O'Bryant. He was an Army Vietnam Veteran and worked at Wayne Farms for 18 years.
He is preceded in death by his father, Earl O'Bryant.
Survivors include his mother, Emma L. O'Bryant of Danville; children, Trinity O'Bryant of Chickalah, Eric O'Bryant of Chickalah, Maranda Anderson of Rover; brothers, Robert "Don" O'Bryant of Russellville, Larry O'Bryant of Danville, Gary O'Bryant of Dardanelle; and five grandchildren.
Cremation arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, February 10, 2010)
Joy O'Bryant, age 53 of Danville, died Wednesday, August 23, 2006 at Hospice Care Center in Little Rock. Born November 3, 1952 in Danville she was a poultry and cattle farmer and a member of the Yell County Cattleman's Association.
She was preceded in death by her father, Sol Stanberry and a nephew, Kelly Fowler.
Survivors are her husband, Larry O'Bryant; mother, Eudell Ward Stanberry of Danville; mother-in-law, Emma O'Bryant of Danville; brother, Bobby Stanberry of Camden; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Judy and Floyd Fowler of Danville, Peggy and David Bewley of Russellville and several nephews and nieces.
Services were held Saturday, August 26 at Cornwell Chapel, Danville with Rev. Harold Walker officiating. Burial was in Moss Creek Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home in Danville. Pallbearers were Floyd Fowler, Jason Fowler, David Bewley, Carlos Ward, Scott Barnes and Don O'Bryant. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, August 30, 2006)
Morrilton Man Killed in Crash - R. L. O'Bryant, age 41, Morrilton contractor, was killed when his light airplane crashed near Morrilton Friday afternoon. He left the Morrilton airport for Little Rock about 4 p. m. in a heavy overcast and apparently became lost. The wreckage was found the next morning. O'Bryant was plumbing contractor on the Yell County Hospital built in Danville in 1954. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, February 2, 1956)
Bertena O'Gwynn, age 64 of Harkeys Valley died Wednesday, July 23, 2003. She was born January 31, 1939, in Harkeys Valley, Yell County, Arkansas to the late Bert and Francis Hancock Tucker. She was a homemaker and attended the First Assembly of God Church in Centerville.
Survivors include her husband, James L. O'Gwynn; 2 sons and daughters-in-law, James D. and Kitty O'Gwynn of Delaware, AR, Shelly and Brenda Borden of Dardanelle; 3 step-children, Robert O'Gwynn of Pearl, MS, Brenda Sullivan of Brandon, MS, Carol Crosby of Hattiesburg, MS; 2 sisters, Ora Pearl Scott, Mary Dietrick, both of Dardanelle; 5 brothers, John, Joe, Jim, Robert Ray, David Lee Tucker, all of Dardanelle; numerous grandchildren.
Funeral services were Saturday, July 26, 2003 at Cornwell Chapel in Dardanelle with Rev. W. A. Berg, and Rev. Clellan Tilley officiating. Interment was in Harkeys Valley Cemetery. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. Pallbearers were David Tucker, Jr. Charlie Tucker, Terry Tucker, Blake Ellis, Scott Borden, and Dennis Wurst. Honorary were Robert O'Gwynn, James Sullivan, Louie Talley. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, July 30, 2003)
Mrs. Atha Fair Oakley, age 71, was killed in a car accident at Muskogee, Okla. on April 14. She was a former resident of Danville. In 1907 she was married to Samuel J. Fair, also of Yell County and they taught school for many years in Yell County.
She was preceded in death by Mr. Fair in 1948 and in later years married Lex V. Oakley of Muskogee, who survives her. Other survivors are one son, Denton Fair of Muskogee; one grandson, Philipp Fair of Indiana; five sisters, Mrs. Sibyle Pruitt of Norman, Okla. Mrs. C. W. Thacker and Mrs. Everett Foster of Danville, Mrs. Joanna Brock and Mrs. W. A. Cagle of California; three brothers, T. B. Denton of Hobart, Okla. Carlos and Delta Denton of California; a step-mother; Mrs. Cora Denton of Hobart; one stepson and three step - daughters. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas; Originally published on Thursday, April 21, 1960)
Ola Pearl Moore Oates, 76, died Tuesday, October 15, 2013 at Skyline Medical Center, in Nashville, Tenn. She was born February 4, 1937, in Logan County, AR. Mrs.
Oates was preceded in death by her three brothers.
Ola is survived by her husband of 58 years, Robert Oates, of Clarksville, Tenn.; one son, John Robert and wife Mickey Oates, of Paris, AR; one daughter, Lori Christine and husband Keith Von Lutcken, of Florence, S .C.; six grandchildren, Kirk Oates, Logan Oates, Barry Caulder, Chance Caulder, Tyler Von Lutcken, Madisyn Von Lutcken; five great-grandchildren; and numerous in-laws. Her remains are to be cremated, and a private family service will be held at a later date.
Arrangements entrusted to Neal-Tarpley-Parchman Funeral Home, 1510 Madison Street, Clarksville, TN 37040. Online condolences may be made at www.neal-tarpley.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Oct 23, 2013)
Robert Glen Oates, 79, of Belleville, passed away on Saturday, October 1, 2016, in Paris. He was born on February 25, 1937, Havana to his parents, Burl and Lois (Payne) Oates. Robert was a retired Command Sergeant Major for the United States Army.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Burl and Lois (Payne) Oates; his wife, Ola Pearl (Moore) Oates and his brothers, Willis Dale Oates and James Huey Oates.
He is survived by his son, John Robert "Rob" Oates and wife Mickey of Midway; his daughter, Lori Christine von- Lutcken and husband Keith of Florence, South Carolina; his sisters, Virginia Lee Pearce and husband Charles G. of Conway, Melba Burlene Carter of Greenbriar, Barbara Jean Bell of Russellville, Paula Sue Fischer of Hamburg, Patricia Ann Morrison and husband Charlie of Leslie, and Linda Jane Gillespie of Delaware; six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be held from 1 p.m. until 2 p.m. with the funeral starting at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, October 5, 2016 at Roller Funeral Home Chapel in Paris officiated by the Rev. Franklin Piercey. Burial of cremated remains will be in Fort Smith National Cemetery with full military honors. Sign the online guestbook at www.rollerfuneralnomes.com/paris (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Oct 5, 2016)
Rossie M. Oates, wife of Dewitt Oates, of Dardanelle died Saturday at Dardanelle Nursing Center. She was born July 30, 1924 in Bigelow, AR to the late A. N. and Beatrice Ward Short. She was a member of the Dardanelle Church of Christ.
She was preceded in death by a grandson, James Duane McKnight.
Survivors include her husband, Dewitt Oates; a son and daughter-in-law, James J. and Trona McKnight of Harrah, OK; a sister, Irene Qualls of Mt. George, AR; two granddaughters, Juana Riley and Michelle McKnight; three great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
Service was September 25 at Dardanelle Church of Christ with Bro. Ralph Wienholt officiating. Burial was in the Redfield Cemetery, Redfield, AR. COUNTY RECORD, Danville, Ark. Wednesday, September 26, 2001 (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, September 26, 2001)
William "Jessie" OBar, age 69, of Casa, AR, passed away Wednesday, February 1, 2006, at Chambers Memorial Hospital in Danville. He was born September 9, 1936 in Mulberry, AR, to the late Wallace Bradford O'Bar and Freeda Lucille (Morris) OBar.
Survivors include his wife, Helen "Marie" (Flewellen) OBar of Casa; two brothers, Billy Frank OBar of North Little Rock and Harold OBar of Ola, AR; and four sisters, Freeda Joyce Meny of Ola, Alene Minnie of Arizona, Dora Talley of Ola, and Mary Alice OBar of Russellville. A graveside service was held Saturday, February 4, at Cherry Hill Cemetery in Perryville, AR. Arrangements are by Roller McNutt Funeral Home in Conway. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, February 8, 2006)
LaRee Ober, age 88, of Centerville, AR died Monday, September 20, 1999 at the Grace Living Center in Oklahoma City, OK. She was born April 5, 1911 in Centerville, AR to the late James and Fannie Foster Davis. She was the widow of Percy Ober. She was a graduate of Arkansas Tech, receiving a degree in education and retired after 30 years teaching in the Centerville, Carden Bottom and Ola school districts. She was a member of the Presbyterian Church, Ola Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star, Arkansas Education Association and the National Education Association.
She was preceded in death by a brother, Albert K. Davis and a sister, Sally Brown.
Surviving are a step-daughter and son-in-law, Joann and Ronald D. Fulkerson of Oklahoma City, OK and three grandson, Steve, Scott and Shawn Fulkerson all of Oklahoma City, OK; one nephew, Ken Davis of Calhan, CO and two cousins, Tom Brown of Russellville, AR and Sherman Brown of Searcy, AR and four great-grandchildren, Shana, Sheridan, Lauren and Jordan Fulkerson.
Funeral service was September 24th at the Cornwell Chapel in Dardanelle with Rev. Nancy Covington officiating. Burial was in Petillo Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers were Gail Crow, Harold Crow, Jess Crow, Tommy Crow, Delma Boothe and George Brown. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, September 29, 1999)
SLIDELL, LA -- Cora Mae Odaware, a retired school lunchroom worker, died Tuesday of heart disease at Slidell Memorial Hospital. She was 64. Mrs. Odaware was born in Yell County, Ark., and lived in Slidell for the past 32 years. She worked at Florida Avenue Elementary School for 10 years.
Survivors include a son, Phillip Wayne Odaware; two daughters, Brenda O. Kelt and Sarah Ann White; a brother, William Grigsby; six sisters, Winnie Galarza, Shirley Toney, Bobby Robertson, Connie Cooper, Betty Brister and Jean Grigsby; eight grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
A funeral will be held Friday at 8 p.m. at Honaker Funeral Home, 1751 Gause Blvd. West, Slidell. Visitation will begin at 7 p.m. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,The Times-Picayune Newspaper, New Orleans, Louisiana, Obituary was published on July 23, 1997)
Lynn Odis ODell, age 80, or Harvey, AR died Saturday, June 20, 2009 at Chambers Memorial Hospital. He was born June 14, 1929 at Nola to the late Levi and Eder Qualls ODell.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Ronnie ODell; a brother, Glynn ODell and a sister, Jackie Young.
Survivors include sons, Roger and Perri ODell of Kelso, WA, David and Lee ODell of Kalama, WA; daughters, Lynette Barnwell of Kalama, WA and Brenda Duby of Longview, WA; a sister, Elva Carter of Malvern; a brother, Lester and Barbara ODell of Mountain Pine; eleven grandchildren; three great grandchildren and eleven nephews and nieces.
Memorial service was June 29, 2009 at Monroe Cemetery in Harvey, AR with Charles Maxwell officiating. Cremation arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, July 1, 2009)
Bordal Pinfer (B. P.) Ogden, age 86, died Monday October 15, 2001 at Memorial Medical Center-Livingston in Livingston, TX. He was born October 17, 1914 in Bluffton, AR the son of John and Alice (Parker) Ogden. He served in the Army during WWII.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Vida Williams; four brothers, Frank, Bert, Curtis and Billy Ray Ogden.
He is survived by seven sisters, Lou Rena Kitchens and Anna Francis Hunnicutt both of Dumas, AR, Fan Holden of Cleveland, TX, Ruby Loftin of Onalaska, TX, Betty Hance of Lufkin, TX, Brenda Ogden and Ella Smelley both of Livingston, TX; two brothers, Henry B. Ogden of Colmesneil, TX and Charles L. Ogden of Trinity, TX and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral service was held October 18, 2001 at Cochran Funeral Home with Rev. Frank Hood officiating. Burial with Military Honors by VFW Post 8568 were at Peebles Cemetery in Livingston, TX. Arrangements by Cochran Funeral Home. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, October 24, 2001)
George William Ogden, age 60, of Bluffton, died Friday, July 19 at the Yell County Hospital. He was a native of the Bluffton Community, a son of the late Joseph and Ophelia Aikman Ogden. He was a Veteran of W.W. II and a Baptist.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Helen Benefield Ogden; one son, Larry Michael Ogden of Little Rock; one daughter, Pamela Owens of Fort Smith; five brothers, Jay Ogden of Houston, Texas, Guy Ogden of Trinity, Texas, Farrell Ogden of Edinberg, Texas, Morris Ogden of Livingston, Texas and Gene Ogden of Arizona; four sisters, Mrs. Etoil Cole of San Antonio, Texas, Ophelia Ogden of Harlinger, Texas, Mrs. Jane Powell and Mrs. Sue Allen both of Livingston, Texas.
Funeral services were at the Bluffton Baptist Church Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock with Rev. Allen McCurry and Rev. George Patton officiating. Interment was at the Bluffton Cemetery. Arrangements and services were in care of the Cornwell Funeral Service. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on July 25, 1974)
John Franklin "Frank" Ogden, age 88, of Bluffton, AR died Thursday, July 1, 1999 at Bluffton, AR. He was born April 4, 1911 in Gravelly, Yell County, Arkansas to the late John and Alice Parker Ogden. He was a farmer, Army Veteran and a member of the Mt. Vernon Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his step-mother, Jewel Johnson Ogden; three brothers, Burt, Ray and Jay Ogden and one sister, Vida Williams.
Survivors are his wife of 61 years, Lillie Lofland Ogden; three brothers, Bordal Ogden of Livingston, TX, Charles Ogden of Magnolia, TX, Birdell Ogden of Colmesneil, TX; seven sisters, Anna Hunnicutt and Lourena Kitchens both of Dumas, AR, Ella Smelley, Brenda Ogden and Ruby Loftin all of Livingston, TX, Fan Holden of Conroe, TX and Betty Hance of Lufkin, TX; several nephews, nieces, cousins and friends.
Service was Saturday at Mt. Vernon Baptist Church with Rev. Charlie Jones officiating. Interment was in the Young Gravelly Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville. Pallbearers were Clark Lott, Joe James, Jerry Jones, Wayne Hunnicutt, Bruce Hunnicutt and Fay Rhoades. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, July 7, 1999)
Joseph (Pinter) Ogden, aged 72, died June 20 in Carlisle, [Trinity County] Tex. He was a native of Bluffton.
Survivors include six sons, George W. Ogden of Bluffton, Jay Ogden of Houston, Tex., H.G. Ogden of Carlisle, Farell Ogden of Edinburgh Tex., Gene Ogden of Wickenburg, Ariz. and Morris Ogden of Dayton Tex.; four daughters, Etoil Cole of San Antonio Tex., Ophelia and Sue Ogden of Harlingen, Tex., Jane Powell of Dayton; one brother, John Ogden of Livingston, Tex.; two sisters, Mrs. Jim Frizell of Harlingen and Mrs. Hugh Minor of San Benito, Tex.
Services were held at Onalaska, Tex. June 22 with burial in Harlingen Cemetery. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Jul 1964)
Larry "Mike" Ogden, age 57 of Cypress, TX, died April 30, 2008 in Memorial Herman Hospital in Houston, TX. He was born December 17, 1950 in Forrest City, AR to George and Helen Ogden. He was employed by Autonation. Most of his youth was spent in Bluffton, AR. He was a member of the Bluffton Baptist Church. He was preceeded in death by his father and first wife, Martha Chavez.
Survivors include his wife, Lindsay and step-daughter Tabatha Chavez of the home; daughter, Jennifer Ogden of Livermore, CA; his mother and sister, Pat Cherry and two nephews.
The body was cremated by Arlington Funeral Home, Houston, TX. A memorial service will be at a later date with burial in the Bluffton Cemetery.
[Addition information provided by Mikes daughter, Jennifer Ogden: Mike was preceded in death by his father and second wife, Martha Chavez. Survivors include his lifelong partner and first wife, Barbara Ogden; daughter, Jennifer Ogden of Oakland, CA; his mother and sister, Pat Cherry and two nephews, and third wife, Lindsay and step-daughter Tabatha Chavez of the home.]
(WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, May 14, 2008)
Lillie Mae Ogden, age 88, of Gravelly, AR died Saturday, April 3, 2004 at the Yell County Nursing Home in Ola, AR. She was born February 28, 1916 in Gravelly, AR to the late Warren and Eva (Taylor) Lofland. She was a homemaker and a member of the Mt. Vernon Baptist Church in Gravelly, AR.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Ogden, two brothers, John and Joe Lofland and three sisters, Joyce Rhoades, Abbie Jones and Lois Southard.
She is survived by a sister, Eva Poindexter, Midwest City, OK and several nephews, nieces and cousins.
Funeral service was April 6, 2004 at the Mt. Vernon Baptist Church with Rev. Charley Jones officiating. Interment was in Young Gravelly Cemetery. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, April 7, 2004)
Patsy Allene Ogle, age 64 of Pottsville died Monday, April 18, 2011 at her home. She was born September 13, 1946 at Granite, Oklahoma to the late Virgil Lee and Lola D. Arms Carpenter. She was an ordained minister of Full Gospel Truth Church for over 20 years.
She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, James Ogle; a brother, Carl Carpenter.
Survivors include a son, Dennis Eatherly of California; four step children, Judy Caldwell of California, Mike Ogle, Jennifer Flud and Kathy Ogle all of Pottsville; one sister, Peggy Ernst of California; two brothers, George Carpenter of California, Ronal Carpenter of Texas; several grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Funeral service will be held 11:00 A.M., Thursday, April 28, 2011 at Clovis Pentecostal Church of God in Fresno, California. Burial will be in Belmont Memorial Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to One Church, 2427 Hwy 22 West, Dardanelle, AR 72834. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Apr 27, 2011)
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